Zen expands full fibre reach in Yorkshire

A North West telecoms company is expanding access to high-speed internet across East Yorkshire through a new partnership.

Rochdale-based Zen Internet has teamed up with Hull-headquartered MS3 Networks to open up full fibre broadband to more than 210,000 homes and businesses across Hull, North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.

The agreement will see Zen offer MS3’s footprint of 212,500 properties through its own services and via The Fibre Hub, its channel partner portal. 

Bosses say the move supports Zen’s ambition to become the UK’s leading aggregator of alternative networks, giving customers greater choice and competitive pricing.

They add the partnership brings increased competition to an area historically served by a single provider, aiming to deliver affordable, reliable connectivity to households and businesses alike.

Richard Tang, founder and chief executive of Zen Internet, said: “At Zen we want to give customers and partners the widest possible choice of full fibre networks, wherever they are in the UK. 

“Partnering with MS3 is another major step towards that goal and it will now be full steam ahead to get the network and systems integrated.

“Its strong regional presence, commitment to customer service and community values makes MS3 a natural fit for Zen. 

“Together, we’ll give people and businesses in Hull, North Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire a real alternative – great service, fair prices and future-proof connectivity.”

MS3’s network spans Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Immingham and Mexborough, offering packages from 100 Mbps up to gigabit speeds.

The addition strengthens Zen’s reach alongside existing relationships with Openreach, CityFibre, Freedom Fibre, ITS, Sky Business Wholesale and Trooli.

Guy Miller, chief executive of MS3 Networks, added: “Zen is a partner we’ve admired for a long time. 

“It’s an amazing brand with such great history with a retail route, as well as a successful channel model. 

“Its reputation for excellent service and its B Corp commitment aligns perfectly with our own values. 

“By joining forces, we’re making it easier for customers who have previously been under served to access the high-quality fibre services they deserve, with a focus on simplicity, value and reliability.”

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